Semussac tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Meschers-sur-Gironde at 6 km from Semussac

Visit Semussac: highlights and tourist information

Semussac is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Meschers-sur-Gironde at 6 km and Talmont at 7 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Semussac, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Semussac in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 6 km (direction south-west)

The beaches and rocky coast attract visitors to Meschers, and you can...

See Meschers-sur-Gironde guide

Talmont

Most Beautiful Village at 7 km (direction south)

Talmont-sur-Gironde is one of the prettiest villages in Charente-Maritime, well known for...

See Talmont guide

Royan

Seaside resort at 9 km (direction west)

At Royan you will enjoy the beaches and also the promenade along...

See Royan guide

Le Verdon-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 13 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

The small resort of Le Verdon-sur-Mer is quiet but has long sandy...

See Le Verdon-sur-Mer guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 15 km (direction north-west)

Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very...

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

Soulac-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 19 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

Soulac-sur-Mer is a long established beach resort at the north of the...

See Soulac-sur-Mer guide

Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc

at 21 km (direction south-west), in the Gironde department

While Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc would not be considered a tourist destination, you might like...

See Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc guide

La Palmyre

at 22 km (direction west-north-west)

You will find a beach at La Palmyre but it is best...

See La Palmyre guide

La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 26 km (direction north-west)

Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand...

See La Tremblade guide

Saintes

at 27 km (direction east-north-east)

The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to...

See Saintes guide

Pons

at 29 km (direction east)

Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that...

See Pons guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 29 km (direction north-west)

Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an...

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

Montalivet

Seaside resort at 29 km (direction south-south-west), in the Gironde department

The resort of Montaliver has a 12 kilometre beach, and has been...

See Montalivet guide

Brouage

at 30 km (direction north-north-west)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel,...

See Brouage guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

Map of places to visit near Semussac

Markets in and near Semussac

• Meschers-sur-Gironde: market Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - seasonal market only (6km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market all days exc. Thursday - seasonal market only (6km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market Sunday and Monday (6km)
• Cozes: market Wednesday (6km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (8km)
• Royan: market every day except Monday (9km)
• Vaux sur Mer: market Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday - seasonal market only (12km)
• Vaux sur Mer: market Monday (12km)
• Breuillet: market Thursday & Sunday (15km)
• Les Mathes: market every day except Monday (22km)

Hotels near Semussac

More information about Semussac, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Semussac, France

What to do at Semussac? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Semussac.

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (30km)

Heritage sites

• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (19km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (26km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (28km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (49km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Talmont (7km)
• Mornac-sur-Seudre (15km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (41km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (28km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (52km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (25km)
• La Roche Courbon (26km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (49km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Suzac (5km)
• Pointe de Suzac (7km)
• Pointe de Grave (13km)
• Forêt de la Lande (26km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (27km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (28km)
• Forêt de Pons (29km)
• Hiers-Brouage (30km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (36km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (45km)

Towns of Art and history

• Royan (9km)
• Saintes (27km)
• Rochefort (38km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (22km)

Geography and distances

Semussac is in the west of France at 65 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Semussac is 438 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours. For driving distances to Semussac from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Arces, Corme-Ecluse, Grezac, La Chay, Medis and Meschers-sur-Gironde.

This page in French: Visiter Semussac